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discourages
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discouraging
过去式
discouraged
过去完成时
discouraged
1
劝阻, 禁止
to officially forbid someone from doing a specific activity, usually to prevent it from happening
及物动词
- The school discouraged the use of cell phones by implementing a ban on mobile devices during class hours to maintain a focused learning environment.
学校通过在上课时间禁止使用移动设备来阻止使用手机，以保持专注的学习环境。
- The teacher discouraged cheating by implementing strict consequences.
老师通过实施严格的后果来阻止作弊。
- The government enacted regulations to discourage the consumption of sugary drinks in public schools.
政府颁布了法规以阻止公立学校中 sugary drinks 的消费。
- The transit authority installed turnstiles to discourage fare evasion and ensure fair payment for public transportation services.
交通部门安装了旋转栅门以阻止逃票行为，并确保公共交通服务的公平支付。
2
使气馁, 打击
to cause someone to lose enthusiasm, hope, or confidence, often by expressing negativity or criticism
及物动词
- The constant failures began to discourage her, and she started to doubt her abilities.
不断的失败开始使她灰心，她开始怀疑自己的能力。
- The constant criticism from his parents discouraged the aspiring musician.
他父母不断的批评打击了这位有抱负的音乐家的积极性。
- The failure of his first business venture discouraged young entrepreneur.
他第一次创业的失败挫败了这位年轻企业家。
- The rejection letters from publishers discouraged him and he finally gave up writing.
出版商的拒绝信使他灰心，最终他放弃了写作。
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3
劝阻, 阻止
to prevent or persuade someone from taking a particular action or pursuing a specific course of action
- I tried to discourage him from quitting his job by highlighting the potential risks and uncertainties.
我试图通过强调潜在的风险和不确定性来劝阻他辞职。
- The new policy will discourage employees from using company resources for personal matters.
新政策将劝阻员工将公司资源用于个人事务。
- The coach discourages players from engaging in unsportsmanlike behavior.
教练劝阻球员参与不体育的行为。
- The negative feedback from critics did not discourage her from pursuing her passion for painting.
批评家的负面反馈并没有阻止她追求绘画的热情。
- The mentor's encouragement and support helped discourage the mentee from giving up on their career aspirations.
导师的鼓励和支持帮助劝阻了学员放弃他们的职业抱负。
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